As a truck driver, you may not be readily familiar of the name nerf bars, however, you may be very well be familiar with how it looks. How does a nerf bar look like and where is it attached on a vehicle? Well, a nerf bar is the chrome or stainless steel accessory that is attached on the side of a vehicle, just below the passenger and driver’s door. When attached to the side, it gives better access to the cab by acting as a step up. Every now and then, nerf bars are mistakenly referred as side steps and most of the time associated with running boards. However, though they have similarity in the function as an added step, they are still two different accessories.
The name was actually borrowed from a situation occurring commonly in racetracks when technically, a slight bump, nudge or collision is used to overtake cars in the race track. This is where nerf bars really got their debut, which is on the racetrack as they were being fitted to single seat racecars, to bump off others in passing maneuvers. There also specifically designed nerf bars for jeeps.
Since then, nerf bars have come a long way, from the functions used when in the racetrack to being useful in the more practical aspects. This accessory is now attached to the sides is why this time, it is sometimes called as step bars for trucks. Many different types of vehicles like pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles use this for ease in getting in and out of the cab. Another practical use of nerf bars is it protects rocker panels and the bottom part of the doors when a vehicle is travelling on off road tracks.
In general, there are three different materials or finishes for nerf bars which are chrome, stainless steel and powder coated steel. These are all aesthetic enhancements and do not have the required functionality that heavy truck owners require of the accessory. The most popular types of nerf bars with truck drivers at present are sports bar and wheel to wheel design. The main difference between the two designs is that the sports bar are short in length while the wheel to wheel type extends from behind the front wheel down to before the rear wheel.
These Nasta nerf bars are not just a good accessory for using as an additional step in getting into the truck because they can make your truck unique as well. They add a more rugged appearance that many owners find desirable for their trucks. Whichever brand of truck you own, there is surely a nerf bar that will fit your style.
